SB Audigy 2 sound card worth putting in my system?

[kassuba39]

Hello,

I picked up a lot of old PC parts from a friend of mine for free because he had no use at all for it any more. One of the parts I picked is an old Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card. My question is, is it worth putting in my system?

My computer is all built around an Asrock Z75 Pro3 Motherboard. If it is benifitial, would I be able to find drivers for it still? I think the card is from 2002 (or at least that's what it says on it.) Also, is it compatible with Windows 7?

Thanks in advance!
Jake

 

[iceclock]

whynot its higher quality sound than onboard junk tbh.

id say whynot.

 

[neon neophyte]

put it in, and listen. if its better, keep it, if its not, pull it

;p

 

[iceclock]

of course its better. audigy2 was a great card.

onboard cant compare anyday of the week to a quality soundboard, even older one.

 

[kassuba39]

Will I have any compatibility issues with Windows 7? Will I be able to find drivers? It was of course designed for Windows XP.

 

[iceclock]

hmm.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/pax-drivers/195874-pax-creative-download-section-mods-2.html#post1392438

yep there is.

custom pax drivers based off creatives driver.

 

[kassuba39]

Thanks for recommending this! I would have never thought it was better than on board audio. This blows it away haha. Installation was smooth and it was easy as pie to install the drivers.

 

[kassuba39]

Best answer selected by kassuba39.

 

[iceclock]

cheers